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Herniaria glabra
Also known as Rupturewort, this densely mat-forming herb can be used as an alternative to grass, and also has medicinal uses! Low growing (4-6cm) and spreading to 30cm across, this herb is soft to walk on, evergreen, and can tolerate more foot traffic than alternatives such as chamomile lawn (though perhaps not continual foot traffic). It is also tap rooted, making it more drought hardy, and the flowers are very insignificant and do not attract bees. It is not fussy about soil and will happily grow in poor soil and gravel, and tolerates full sun or part shade. The tiny leaves are a glossy vibrant green most of the year, becoming bronze or red colored in winter adding even more interest. Great for replacing water-thirsty lawns, growing in rock gardens, between flagstones etc.
Medicinally the plant is more often known as Rupturewort and has been used as a diuretic and for chest complaints, as well as to make healing poultices.
9cm pot. Certified organic plant. Can be grown in plugs if bulk required – pls ask for a quote.
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N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
